STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Linda Angelone, founder of Wishes Granted, Rainbow’s Hope — an organization that grants wishes to critically ill children, many of whom are severely disabled and terminally ill and provides them with medical equipment not covered by insurance — is spreading the word about a holiday party for youngsters set for this coming Saturday from noon until 4 p.m. at The Staaten, West Brighton.

Because of its directors, corporate sponsorships and community contributions, the organization is able to assist children and their families and alleviate their financial burdens by providing medical expenses and transportation to and from hospitals and rehab centers.

Ms. Angelone, a Woman of Achievement in the Class of 1997, is one of the sponsors of the holiday party, along with the five Rotary Clubs of Staten Island and the Verrazano Rotary Club, Brooklyn.

As a point of interest, Ms. Angelone’s home, located at 48 Heinz Ave. in Great Kills, has been adorned with thousands of glistening holiday lights, festive animated figures and other captivating Christmas attractions that she calls “A Small World,” to make the lives of the children of Wishes Granted, Rainbow’s Hope a little brighter during this Christmas season. Every child who stops by to view the display will receive a token gift.

At this writing, Ms. Angelone would like to acknowledge Montalbano’s, Dongan Hills, for donating all the holiday lights in her spectacular Christmas display; the Petrie family, for their unwavering commitment to the cause and for their help in organizing the much anticipated holiday party, and the Advance, for their continuous support in publicizing news of the Wishes Granted, Rainbow’s Hope organization and in turn, bringing the project to fruition.

There’s still time to donate monetary gifts for the Wishes Granted, Rainbow’s Hope children’s holiday party — so that children may be granted the gift of their choice on that day.

Sadly, for some of these children, this gift will be the only one that they will receive during holiday time. And while many children attend the Christmas party, some are homebound and are unable to attend. They, too, will receive Christmas gifts.

For additional information and questions about the organization and/or the holiday party, contact Ms. Angelone at 718- 317-0978 or at 347-216-1438. Note that the drop-off point is 48 Heinz Ave.

Monetary donations in the form of checks made out to Rainbow’s Hope, may also be sent to 48 Heinz Ave., Staten Island, N.Y., 10308. Thursday is the last day to make your donation.